新编剑桥商务英语高级第三版高级教材答案
新编剑桥商务英语高级第三版 第11.1
11.1The economyEconomic issues1What does this quotation mean? Do you agree？‘The gap in our economy is between what we have and what we think we ought to have and that is a moral problem, not an economy one.’Paul Heyne, Economics lecture2Choose the right word to complete these sentences about the economy1 The cost of life/living in London is so high now that many people on low incomes/revenues find it difficult to live there.2 Insecurity in the job/work market has affected consumer confidence/trust.3 The government has cut a lot of public segment/sector jobs and contracted the work out to private /self-employed companies.4 Foreign investing/investment in our manufacturing industry has helped economic growth/growing up.5 The unemployment ratio/rate in some parts of the country is over 20% and the benefits/subsidy that the government pays to the jobless is very high.6 Abroad/Foreign imports are increasing and the country now has a big trade deficit/shortage.7 Competition and a free/open market has brought prices down and has increased people’s buying power/ability.8 The tax burden/pressure on companies is so heavy now that many of them are delocating /relocating to countries where taxes are lighter.3 Put these words that describe the economy in order from the most positive(++) to the most negative(--).Stable booming buoyant depressed healthy stagnant4 Which best describes your country’s economy at the moment? What are thereasons for its condition?5How does the welfare state work in your country?1 Are the benefits paid by the state to the unemployed, the disable, pregnant women and retired people generous or not?2 Do you think these benefits should be paid by the state or by private insurance?6Read the article about the relationship between governments and big business. Is it optimistic about this relationship? Why? / Why not?Finance Weekly, 10 SeptemberThe new philanthropists T he 19th century was the age of capitalism, the 20th century socialism. The 21st century, it seems, will be the age of charity. But, as Mrs Thatcher said, ‘The Good Samaritan had to earn his money first.’Warren Buffet, when he made a gift of $31bn to the Gates Foundation, already worth $29bn, joked that his children would have to work for their living –apart from a billion dollar handout to each.Later, when Buffett and Gates held a press conference to announce what they intended to do with their fortune, it was clear that channeling it through government was not an option. ‘Bill and Melinda will do a better job than…the Federal Treasury,’said Buffet. Instead they would ‘seek out talent to distribute their money just as they sought out talent to acquire it’.For these tycoons, who have prospered in the free market global economy, government and the public sector are monopolistic and inefficient. Governments may have built the welfare state in the 20th century, but to provide them with free cash to support these structures (schools, hospital, etc) was not on their agenda. Instead their efforts will be focused on alleviating world poverty and disease, and improving access to technology.Adam Smith’s ‘invisible hand’, the economic theory that the market will run smoothly if it is left to decide what products are sold and at what price, has been the guiding principle behind globalization. In America it has produced large fortunes for a handful of successful industrialists: men who now, it seems, are turning to philanthropy.Opponents say that the free market shows no regard for social concerns and encourages poor employment and environmental standers. Wealth, they argue, is now concentrated among a handful of global corporations whose only accountable to their shareholders. They would like to see governments put a brake on the activities of bigbusiness.But the power of governments, national and international, is dwindling. The welfare states of the 20th century, and the public sector workers who staff them, are slowly being replaced –if not by private sector principle synonymous with inefficiency and waste.At the sane time, the agents of international government- the UN, the IME, the World Bank and the EU- have subsidized too many economies. As their reputation declines, they will be replaced by the charity of the privates sector.Children of the 60s, like Bill Gates, have exploited the free market ruthlessly, but now they are preaching freedom and love are choosing to give back to society. Their hearts are in the right place. But they share one enemy- modern government in all its forms. As Buffett said, only a fool gives his money to the treasury.Will such people make better world? Who knows? But they mean to try.1Reading the article on page 107 again and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.1Wareen Buffett’s children willA. not get a penny from their father.B. get a job with their father.C. get a billion dollars each.D. have to earn their money as he did.2Who will organise the handing out of Buffett’s fortune?A.Bill and Melinda Gates.B.Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.C.The Federal Treasury.D.People specially employed by the Gates and Buffett.3 What will the money not be spent on?A.Schools and hospital in the US.B.Helping the word’s poor people.C.Helping the world’s sick.D.Providing Internet and communications technology to more people.4 Opponents in the sixth paragraph refers to opponents ofA.Multinational companies and their shareholders.B.The economic system that has produced globalization.C.Philanthropists like Buffett.D.The smooth running of the market.5 What is happening to government, national and international, according to the author?A.It has become too powerful.B.It has too many agents.C.It has becoming corrupt.D.It is losing influence.6 What does the phrase their hearts are in the right place say about people like Gates and Buffett?A.Money is not so important to them.B.They have good intentions.C.Their actions are damaging.D.They are led by their emotions.2 Find a word or phrase in the text which is the opposite of the following.1 live off your inheritance2 struggled3 supporters4 poverty5 becoming greater6 strengthened3 Do your think that rich philanthropists can do a better job than governments in helping the needy in society?4 Which of these economic points of view do your agree with?1‘No society ever prospered by punishing the rich. They are the ones who create wealth in our communities and raise everyone’s stander of living.2 ‘Governments should not worry about rich. The rich will always finda way to look after themselves. It is the job of government to look after the poor in society.’Conditionals (Types 1 and 2)5What is the difference in meaning between these sentences?1a If they raise the rate of income tax for top earners, these people will probably leave the country.2b If raised the rate of income tax for top earners, these people would probably leave the country.2a If earn a lot of money in my career, I will probably also give a lot to charity.2b If I had as much money as Warren Buffett, I would probably also give a lot to charity.Conditionals (Types 1 and 2)Note the forms of both types of sentence.If+ present,…will + infinitive (without to)If+ past,…would+ infinitive (without to )．We use the first type of if sentence for situations which are real and possible.．We use the second for situations which are either unreal or improbable.6 Decide if the forms used in these sentences are correct or not. If not, correct them.0If I am ten years younger, I will ask her to marry me. Incorrect(×) If I am were ten years younger, I will would ask her to marry me1If I see him, I will certainly give him your message.2If I knew the answer to that, I’d be a rich man.3If you were going to be late, please would you call me and let me know.4If you are in my position, what will you do?5We will have to look for another supplier if they continue to raise their prices every three months.6I would n’t do your job unless I was paid a fortune!7If I have a better knowledge of finance, I will come with you if you promise to do the negotiating yourself.Socio-economic problems7 Which of the following are problems in your country? Decide if they are a1 Discuss the list on page 109 with your partner. What are the main problems? What is the government doing about them?2 What more could they do? Use if sentences to make suggestions.If the government increased the rate of tax for top earners and reduced the rate for the lowest earners, the gap between rich and poor would become smaller.3 You are thinking of relocating to another country to set up a small manufacturing company.1 Make a list of the most important factors to consider in deciding where.2 Compare your list with a partner.4 Read the text. What reasons for relocating to Nicaragua does the author highlight?Nicaragua?Yes, please!5 What is meant by these phrase in the text?1 Advantages few other places can match2 Exempt from import duties3 Too good to pass up4 The laid-back atmosphere5 Get in on the ground floorRelocation experience6. 11.1Listen to these five people talking about their experiences of relocating home or business.．The first time you listen, indicate the reason for the move. ．The second time, indicate what problem arose that they did not expect.TASK ONE-REASON1 A cheaper labour costs2 B lower local taxes for companiesC better climate3 D better quality of lifeE expansion4 F shorter travel time to work5 G to be closer to suppliersTASK TWO-PROBLEM6 A having to travel long distanceB customers are further away7 C not much to do in the eveningsD some wasted space8 E it’s no cheaper than other regionsF it’s sometimes noisy9 G workers are poorly skilledH cost of living is rising107What do these expressions from the listening passage mean?1it was just a carrot to get people to move here2it’s ten minutes away, which is really handy3without fiving it a second thought4the salary bill is creeping up5we decided to take the plunge6you can’t have it both ways8 What/Where would be your ideal place to live and work? Why?。
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Managerial qualities1What does this quotation mean?‘A bad manager confuses activity with performance.’Anon2Read this story that was widely circulated on the Internet a few years ago. What does it say about managers that made it so popular?A man in a hot air balloon realised he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, ‘Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago but I don’t know where I am.’The woman below replied, ‘Yo u are in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You are between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude.’‘You must be an engineer,’ said the balloonist.‘I am,’ replied the woman. ‘How did you know?’‘Well,’ answered the balloonist, ‘everything you told me is technically correct, but I still have no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I am still lost. Frankly, you haven’t been much help so far.’The woman below respond ed, ‘You must be in management.’‘I am,’ replied the balloonist, ‘but how did you know?’‘Well,’ side the woman, ‘you don’t know where you are or where you are going. You have risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise, Which you have no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, But now, somehow, it’s my fault.’3Number the six most important (1-6) qualities for a manager to possess.A good manager is someone who can…A delegate responsibility ______B plan effectively ______C motivate their staff to perform ______D handle people sensitively ______E organise work efficiently ______F recognise and reward good performance ______G take tough decisions ______H lead by example ______I inspire confidence and respect ______J communicate their vision and ideas ______K co-operate with other parts of the organisation ______L be creative and have innovative ideas _____4Discuss your choices with your partner. What are the consequences for the team and the manager if these qualities are absent?5Look at the list in exercise 3 on page 66 and say what are the key qualities for a leader to possess.Are these differen t from a manager’s qualities?Is there another leadership quality you would add to the list?Strengths and weaknesses6You will hear five employees describing the strengths and weaknesses of their managers.The first time you listen, identify the weakness of each manager.The second you listen, identify the strength of each manager.TASK ONE – WEAKNESS1________ A is very disorganized2________ B does not co-operate with other departments3________ C does not delegate enough4________ D is not good at communicating5________ E does not have clear objectivesF cannot make quick decisionsG is rather insensitiveH is not especially cleverTASK TOW – STRENGTH6_________ A is a natural communicator7_________ B challenges his staff to achieve more8_________ C is intelligent9_________ D fits in well in the organization10_________ E has very good people skillsF leads by exampleG gives praise and recognition to the teamH organises work efficiently7What do you think these phrases from the listening mean?1 He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty.2 He’s a bit of a control freak.3 He spreads himself very thin.4 He often puts you on the spot.5 He doesn’t take on board what you’re saying.6 She’s difficult to get on with.7 She doesn’t have the company’s interests at heart.Idioms: management problems1What do you think each of these idioms means?1 can’t see the wood for the trees2 doesn’t want to lose face3 have tunnel vision4 bite off more than you can chew5 too many chiefs, not enough Indians6 cut corners7 throw money at the problem8 open a can of worms9 be a yes-man2 Study each of the cases below. Which idiom best fits each case?0 He had no experience of negotiating. All the same, he volunteered to discuss asettlement to the four-week-old strike with a union leader who had been in the business for 40 years.He bit off more than he could chew.1 Asked to find out customer satisfaction rates, the managers at one call centre researched and produced all sorts of data: agent productivity rates, answer delay times, average call times, percentage of problems solved first time, etc.2 A large electricity supplier is setting up a new customer billing IT manager’s staff, a software designer, a company in change of implementing the software and a team of software consultants. After six months very little progress has been made.3 One of the directors of a bank decides to get tough on people using work phones to make personal calls. This causes a lot of resentment among staff and accusations that managers are just as guilty of this kind of thing as regular staff.4 Under pressure to reduce costs, a ferry company decided that they could maximize the time their ships were at sea if more safety checks were done while the ships were sailing rather than in the dock.5 A sales manager had to present her plan for more accurate sales forecasting to the executive board. Two days before her presentation she showed it to a colleague who told her that it had fundamental mistakes in it. So the day before the presentation, she called in sick and asked if the presentation could be postponed toa later data.6 The government has responded to a lack of hospital beds by building a state of the art, fully-equipped new extension to a city’s hospital. Unfortunately, there are not enough trained staff to man it.3 What should they have done in each case?Expressing purpose4 Read the text from the letters page of Working Life magazine and say which of these stress-relieving things you regularly do.I WAS GETTING REALLY STRESSED and not working efficiently. So I decided to make some simple changes in my working routine. I’d strongly recommend anyone who feels as I did to take time out to think about what they can do to take the stress out of their lives –it’s not as difficult as it seems! Here’s what I did:1 made (modest) lists of what I needed to do each day so that I wouldn’t spend my day worrying about what I hadn’t done yet.2 made time for myself to get exercise during the day in order to feel fresher and more able to concentrate when I sat at my desk.3 learnt to say ‘no’ to people to avoid taking on more work than I could reasonablyhandle.4 spent the first ten minutes of each day in the office reading the news over a coffee just to relax and get my mind working.5 took time out to stop and chat to colleagues to prevent frustration with a particular task from building up. A good laugh is a great tonic.5 took time out to stop and chat to colleagues to prevent frustration with a particular task from building up. A good laugh is a great tonic.5 Look at the list of actions again and underline the phrases that explain the purpose of each action.1 made (modest!) lists of what I needed to do each day so that I wouldn’t spend my day worrying.6 Make three more sentences describing an action to relieve stress. Explain the precise purpose of each action.7 The CEO of an international clothes retail group felt that this senior managers were not performing as they should. Their skills didn’t seem to match the requirements of the business and many seemed to be out of touch with day-to-day operations. So, he devised a seven-point strategy to address the problem.• Study the measures. What is the purpose of each measure?• Write a sentence explaining the purpose of each one, using thePhrases from exercise 4.1 They need to undergo an assessment in order to find out where they real strengths and weaknesses are.From 1 January next year all senior managers will:1 undergo an assessment of their skills by an external managementconsultant.2 be set clear, concrete and practical targets for the year.3 spend at least one day per month working at a high street retail store.4 spend at least three months every three in an overseas subsidiary.5 participate in team-building activities once a year with their team.6 devote at least six hours per month to foreign language training.7 follow at least one course per year in communications skills (managing meetings, negotiating, etc).Management consultants1 What do you think of management consultants? Do they have a good orBad reputation in your country (or company)?2 Read the letter from a management consultant defending his profession.Choose the best word (A, B, C or D) to fill each gap.Dear EditorYour article on 5 September ‘ Consultants - who needs them?’ gives a very one-sided view of our profession.We consultant are often criticised for using management buzzwords to sell our services. The critics ‘(1)____ is that we dress up an will (2)____ their business. So when we encourage companies to ‘analyse their value chain’, we are saying nothingmore tha n ‘see which part of the business is most profitable’. When we (3)____ them to ‘empower their employee’, we are just saying (4)____ them to do a good job. The terms we use, the critics say, is just jargon for things that all businesses know they have to do anyway.We’re also accused (5)____ hypocrisy. The classic example of this is when during the 1990s consultancy firms told companies to concentrate on their core competencies and outsource non-essential activities to contractors who could do a better and cheaper job. But, the critics scream, you (6)____ a lot of the early 1980s telling companies to diversify and get involved in new businesses.Maybe we are sometimes guilty of following the (7)____ trends in management, but I have one (8)____ simple answer for the critics. Knowing the need for these management concepts and practices is one thing; actually using them and (9)____ them is another. Our job is to remind businesses to do the things they ought to be doing. That is the role of consultants and it’s a very (10)____ role. We’re not saying managers are stupid, but just that it’s human nature sometimes to ignore the obvious. John Birdman(Partner - Salix Associates)1 A theme B argument C speech D debate2 A transform B modify C transfigure D reverse3 A explain B say C force D urge4 A entrust B believe C trust D involve5 A by B of C on D with6 A lasted B took C passed D spent7 A last B latest C freshest D least8 A absolutely B completely C very D utterly9 A implementing B effecting C realising D installing10 A hopeful B thoughtful C useful D carefulDo you agree with him?Word order: adverbs3 Study these basic rules of word order in English.Word order: adverbs1 Don’t separate a verb from its direct object.He left early the party early.2 Adverbs generally go after the main verb.She drove carefully.3 Adverbs of frequency (often, always, etc) and qualifiers (really,absolutely, etc) go before the main verb.They always bring a gift of some kind.I really like him.4 With be, adverbs of frequency go after the verb.He is always in meetings when I call.5 Phrases expressing time (in the morning, three days ago, last year, etc)can go at the beginning or the end of a sentence.Last year I didn’t have a summer holiday.I didn’t have a summer holiday last year.6 We usually put place before time.I’ve lived in Oxford for ten years.4 Put the word / phrase in brackets into the correct place in each sentence.0 I didn’t arrive at his house. (until after 8 o’clock)I didn’t arrive at his house until after 8 o’clock.1 Don’t worry. I can catch the bus. (easily)2 I intended to stay in this job for so long. (never)3 She goes back to her house each weekend. (in the country)4 I like Cate Blanchett’s films. (a lot)5 All my troubles seemed so far away. (yesterday)6 It will take a long time to get an answer from them. (probably)7 He fell in love with Los Angeles the day he arrived. (hopelessly)8 She was amazed at the progress we had made. (absolutely)9 It is quite difficult to persuade someone to buy on the spot. (often)10 They attended the conference in London. (Last week)5 Correct the word order in these statements about management.0 I try usually to delegate responsibility to my team.I usually try to delegate responsibility to my team.1 She handles very sensitively the problems.2 She reads in the morning all her emails on the train to work.3 In his office he holds a team meeting every Monday.4 She leads always by example.5 Her staff very much like her.。
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新版剑桥商务英语高级第三版课后答案unit141、21 In a few years' time, there ________ thousands of trees on the hill. [单选题] * A．will haveB．will be(正确答案)C．are haveD．have2、I paint a lot of pictures. [单选题] *A. 评论B. 注意C. 悬挂D. 画(正确答案)3、20．Jerry is hard-working. It’s not ______ that he can pass the exam easily. [单选题] * A．surpriseB．surprising (正确答案)C．surprisedD．surprises4、52．I'm happy to ________ a birthday card from an old friend. [单选题] *A．buyB．makeC．loseD．receive(正确答案)5、—Do you like to watch Hero?—Yes. I enjoy ______ action movies. （）[单选题] *A. watchB. watching(正确答案)C. to watchD. watches6、19．Students will have computers on their desks ________ . [单选题] *A．in the future(正确答案)B．on the futureC．at the momentD．in the past7、It is reported that the fire caused serious（）to that school building. [单选题] *A. damage(正确答案)B. destroyC. harmD.hurt8、16．Lily is a lovely girl. We all want to ________ friends with her. [单选题] * A．haveB．make(正确答案)C．doD．take9、Jeanne's necklace was _____ 500 francs at most. [单选题] *A. worthyB. costC. worth(正确答案)D. valuable10、I?have to?_______ my younger brother on Sunday. [单选题] *A. look after(正确答案)B. look upC. take careD. look out11、We are very hungry now. Can you _______ us something to eat? [单选题] *A. carryB. takeC. borrowD. bring(正确答案)12、He made ______ for an old person on the bus. [单选题] *A. room(正确答案)B. roomsC. a roomD. some rooms13、His new appointment takes（）from the beginning of next month. [单选题] *A. placeB. effect(正确答案)C. postD. office14、David ______ at home when I called at seven o’clock yesterday evening. （）[单选题] *A. didn’tB. doesn’tC. wasn’t(正确答案)D. isn’t15、You might not like the way Sam behaves, but please be kind to him. _____, he is your grandfather. [单选题] *A. After all(正确答案)B. Above allC. In allD. At all16、The relationship between employers and employees has been studied（）. [单选题] *A. originallyB. extremelyC. violentlyD. intensively(正确答案)17、Guilin is _______ its beautiful scenery. [单选题] *A. famous for(正确答案)B. interested inC. fond ofD. careful with18、Jim, we have _______ important to tell you right now . [单选题] *A. someB. something(正确答案)C. anyD. anything19、_____ whether robots will one day have vision as good as human vision. [单选题] *A. What is not yet knownB. It is not yet known(正确答案)C. As is not yet knownD. This is not yet known20、Tom didn’t _______ his exam again. It was a pity. [单选题] *A. winB. pass(正确答案)C. beatD. Fail21、In 2019 we moved to Boston,（）my grandparents are living. [单选题] *A. whoB. whenC. where(正确答案)D. for which22、Is there going to ______ a football match in the stadium next month?（）[单选题] *A. beingB. haveC. be(正确答案)D. having23、I arrived _____ the city _____ 9:00 am _______ April [单选题] *A. at, in, atB. to, on, atC. in, or, atD. in, at, on(正确答案)24、--_______ do you have to do after school?--Do my homework, of course. [单选题] *A. What(正确答案)B. WhenC. WhereD. How25、9．There will be a lot of activities at English Festival nest month. Which one would you like to ________? [单选题] *A．take part in (正确答案)B．joinC．attendD．go26、Three ______ died of water pollution last winter. [单选题] *A. hundreds of villagersB. hundred villagers(正确答案)C. hundreds villagersD. hundred of villagers27、—______ do you play basketball?—Twice a week.（）[单选题] *A. How often(正确答案)B. How muchC. How manyD. How long28、Many young people like to _______ at weekends. [单选题] *A. eat out(正确答案)B. eat upC. eat onD. eat with29、My sister _______ listen to music when she was doing her homework．[单选题] *A. used to(正确答案)B. use toC. is used toD. uses to30、9．—Will there be more cars in the future?—________. [单选题] *A．See youB．Well, I'm not sure(正确答案)C．You're welcomeD．Thank you。
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新版剑桥商务英语高级第三版课后答案unit91、I want something to eat. Please give me a _______. [单选题] *A. bookB. watchC. shirtD. cake(正确答案)2、The street was named _____ George Washington who led the American war for independence. [单选题] *A. fromB. withC. asD. after(正确答案)3、When you have trouble, you can _______ the police. They will help you. [单选题] *A. turn offB. turn to(正确答案)C. turn onD. turn over4、52．I'm happy to ________ a birthday card from an old friend. [单选题] * A．buyB．makeC．loseD．receive(正确答案)5、We’re proud that China _______ stronger and stronger these years. [单选题] *A. will becomeB. becameC. is becoming(正确答案)D. was becoming6、He couldn’t ______ the maths problem without your help. [单选题] *A. work out(正确答案)B. work atC. work forD. work with7、—Would you like some milk?—Yes, just _____, please. [单选题] *A. a little(正确答案)B. littleC. a fewD. few8、Our teacher suggested that each of us _____ a study plan for the tong summer vacation. [单选题] *A. make(正确答案)B. madeC. will makeD. would make9、The twins _______ us something about their country. [单选题] *A. told(正确答案)B. saidC. talkedD. spoke10、55．There is a ________ on in the bookshop. Let's go to buy some books. [单选题] * A．movieB．matchC．sale(正确答案)D．concert11、Jim wants to hang out with his friends at night, but his parents don’t allow him ______ so. （）[单选题] *A. doB. doneC. to do(正确答案)D. doing12、36．This kind of bread is terrible. I don't want to eat it ______. [单选题] *A．any more(正确答案)B．some moreC．no longerD．some longer13、What’s the price and what sort of _______ do you offer? [单选题] *A. advantageB. accountC. displayD. discount(正确答案)14、He gathered his courage and went on writing music. [单选题] *A. 从事B. 靠······谋生C. 继续(正确答案)D. 致力于15、If the trousers are too long, ask the clerk to bring you a shorter _____. [单选题] *A. suitB.setC.oneD.pair(正确答案)16、By the end of this month, all this _____. [单选题] *A. is changedB．will changeC. will have changed(正确答案)D. has changed17、John is fond of playing _____ basketball and Jack is keen on playing _____ piano. [单选题] * A．/…the(正确答案)B．the…/C．/…/D．the…the18、The red jacket is _______ than the green one. [单选题] *A. cheapB. cheapestC. cheaper(正确答案)D. more cheap19、For the whole period of two months, there _____ no rain in this area. Now the crops are dead [单选题] *A. isB. wasC. has been(正确答案)D. have been20、It was difficult to guess what her_____to the news would be. [单选题] *A.impressionmentC.reaction(正确答案)D.opinion21、The people’s Republic of China _______ on October 1, 1 [单选题] *A. foundB. was founded(正确答案)C. is foundedD. was found22、We ______ to set up a food bank to help hungry people next week.（）[单选题] *A. hadB. are going(正确答案)C. were goingD. went23、—What’s the matter with that boy?—______.（）[单选题] *A. He is watching TV in his roomB. He takes his temperatureC. He was playing a toy carD. He hurt his right leg(正确答案)24、We need a _______ when we travel around a new place. [单选题] *A. guide(正确答案)B. touristC. painterD. teacher25、Don’t _______. He is OK. [单选题] *A. worry(正确答案)B. worried aboutC. worry aboutD. worried26、--Henry treats his secretary badly.--Yes. He seems to think that she is the _______ important person in the office. [单选题] *A. littleB. least(正确答案)C. lessD. most27、He’s so careless that he always _______ his school things at home. [单选题] *A. forgetsB. leaves(正确答案)C. putsD. buys28、78．According to a report on Daily Mail, it’s on Wednesday（）people start feeling really unhappy. [单选题] *A. whenB. whichC. whatD. that(正确答案)29、Grandfather lives with us. We all _______ him when he gets ill. [单选题] *A. look after(正确答案)B. look atC. look forD. look like30、Do you know what（）the change in his attitude? [单选题] *A. got throughB. brought about(正确答案)C. turned intoD. resulted from。
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12.2 Social EnglishConversation starters1 Match each statement with a short response.1 Hi, how are you? A Hi there, good to meet to.2 I’m so sorry to be late. B Thank you, so are you.3 Hello, you must be Mr Channing C Yes, they’re a big improvement.4 Phew, it’s freezing today. D Very well, thanks. And you?5 I’m afraid I’m a bit pressed for E Oh, not at all. I’ve been looking6 And this is Colin, my partner. F Busy a s ever, but it’s going well.7 Thank you for finding the time G OK, then we’ll get straight downto see me. to business.8 Hey, I like your new premises. H Don’t worry. It’s not a problem.9 You’re looking well. I Yes, that’s right. Good to meet you.10 So, hoe’s business? J It is, but at least it’s not raining.Small talk: short responses2 Work with a partner. How would you respond to these questions?Write your ideas in column1 ( Response1).Question Response 1 Response 21 How was your trip? ________ __________2 Did you find our offices easily? ________ __________3 Can I get you a coffee before we start? ________ __________4 How are you fixed for time? _________ __________5 Sorry, do you mind if I just take this call? ________ _________6 Are you expecting it to be a good year? ________ _________7 Can I be of any help with the marketingside of things? _________ _________8 Would you like to go for a meal thisevening? _________ _________9 Would you like a lift back to the station? _________ _________3 Listening and note down the responses you hear to each question in column2(Response2)4 Work with your partner. Act out the dialogue again. This time give the opposite response to each question.Social situations5 You represent a supplier of car heaters from your country. You are interested in supplying your heaters to Jaguar Cars in the UK. As a first meeting, they have arranged a tour of their manufacturing plant, Your host is the production manager.·work with your partner.·Act out the situation, following the steps.VISIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER Introduce yourself and apologize Greet your guest.for being late. Offer a coffee before you start.Ask a few questions about the plant Explain the programme for the day.and your host’s job. Check if it’s OKTHE TOURThank your host for the tour. Offer your guest some lunch at aThai restaurant.Explain that you don’t like spicy food. Suggest a pub instead.You are interrupted at lunch by a call Ask your guest some questions abouton your mobile.Apologize. His/her country.You have a train to catch.Thank you Offer your guest a lift to the station.host for the meal.Invite your host to visite your factory Arrange a time to call to discuss thenext month. next steps.Thank your host once again.12.3 Reading Test:Part Five and Part SixPart Five of the Reading Test consists of a business text approximately 250 words long. It is a gapped text, with ten single words missing. The choice of word to will each gap is completely up to you. The missing words tend to be small words such as this, but not,as,rather,ect.Part Six of the Reading Text is a passage(a business letter, short article or piece of publicity)of 150-200 words containing some unnecessary words, Each line of the text your ability to proofread business documents.Give yourself ten minutes to complete each task.For Part Five, follow these steps.·Read the instructions twice and make sure you understand the context of the passage and what you are being asked to do.·Read the passage through quickly(tow minutes)to get the general meaning.·Re-read to the first gap and look at the whole sentence. What words fits grammatically and in meaning.·If the right word doesn’t comet to you quickly and instinctively, move on to the next gap.·Re-read the passage and fill in any gaps you have missed.For Part Six, follow these steps.·Read the instructions twice and make sure you understand the context of the passage and what you are being asked to do.·Read each sentence, not just each line, before trying to identify an unnecessary word. ·Remember not all lines contain a mistake.·At the end read the text back, taking account of your corrections,and make sure it makes sense.Part Five-Choosing the right word1 Look at this sentence. Think of a word that fits the gap.Advances have been made not_____in cleaner fuels, but also in energy efficiency. The answer is only as in the phrase not only...but also.2 Choose a word for these sentences. Explain why you chose this word.1 We need to persuade people to use less energy______than building new power plants.2 There is_____greater awareness these days of environmental issues.3 _________far, the company has sold 20m of the new devices and is hopeful that soon every household will have one.3 Following the approach described on page 124 do Practice Test Part Five. PART FIVEQUESTION 1-10·Read this article about business gifts.·For each question 1-10, write one word to fill each gap.·There is an example at the beginning(0)Permitted business giftsA business courtesy should not be accepted if the donor expects something(0)·······return: he may be attempting to gain an unfair advantage or to influence the employee’s judgment.Employees(1)·········also avoid a pattern of accepting frequent gifts or business courtesies from the same persons or companies. Employees may not accept honoraria and may not accept expense reimbursements in excess of $50 from any not-for-profit organization supported by the Company(other(2) ·········through the Matching Gift Program).Examples of permitted gifts and business courtesies:·A ballpoint pen with a company logo would satisfy the test of being promotional(3)········nature and of nominal value. An inscribed gold wristwatch would be unlikely to be nominal in value and , therefor, would (4)········be acceptable. ·Lunch or dinner invitations to reasonably priced establishments(5)··········be permitted if furnished in connection with bona fide business meetings or conferences but, (6)··········the meal or entertainment is lavish or frequent, it is not acceptable.·Accepting a reasonably priced meal, golf outing or sporting event or entertainment ticket in the local area(7)·······an occasional basis may be reasonable. Regular invitations or accepting a trip out of the local area to attend a golf outing, sporting event or entertainment event is not.The Company(8)··········pays for work-related transportation, loading and expenses directly or on a pro-rata basis for combined work and personal trip consistent with the company’s existing travel and entertainment policy.Accepting(9)·········offer for an expenses paid trip for pleasure with a customer or supplier is(10)·····permitted.Part Six-Identifying redundant words4 Find the unnecessary word in each sentence.1 It is considered as a social mistake to discuss questions of money too openly.2 If we answered to every demand for a more personalized service, we would be lost.3 He was happy with the plan because it gave him no flexibility.4 Public sector workers, normally the lowest paid, they have had big salary rises.5 When the cost of supplier is too high because the manufacturer is forced to raise his prices.6 In recent years employers who have been taking more interest in recruitment.7 However, the company has completely revised its range of products in the 1990s.8 It is important to give employees an advice on how best to perform their role.5 Use these labels to describe the mistakes in exercise 4.A unnecessary relative pronoun E unnecessary articleB inappropriate negative F unnecessary auxiliary verbC repeated subject G double conjunctionD unnecessary adverb H extra preposition6 Following the approach on page 124 do Practice Test Part Six on page 126. PART SIXQUESTION 1-12·Read the text below about cross-culture communication in education.·In most of the lines there is one extra word.It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the sense of the text.Some lines, however,are correct.·If a line is correct, write correct next to it.·If there is an extra word,write the extra word next to it.·There are two example at the beginning(0and00).Communication in the classroom0 Everything that what happens in a school, and especially in the classroom.00 involves communication, the act of sharing information. Sometimes1 communication involves using oral or written symbols. On the other2 occasions, communication involves various types of non-verbal symbols,including3 body language.Most behaviour problems in schools, and their resolutions, they4 involve some type of a munication permeates education.5 Communication is culture bound. The way an individual communications with6 emanates from his or her culture. Of course, a person may know more than7 one culture or may be have competent in a combination of cultures.8 Nonetheless, one basic truth prevails: when communication is a product of culture.9 Students with different culture norms are at risk if teachers have a little10 knowledge, sensitivity or appreciation of the diversity in communication11 styles. Such teachers may not perceive differences as problems and respond to12 students’diversity with negative attitudes, low expectations and culturally inappropriate teaching and assessment procedures.。
商务英语阅读Unit10 banking 课后答案和新编剑桥商务英语(高级)第三版
Chapter 10The Alchemists of FinanceExercises1. Questions on the text1)Wha t’s the main difference between commercial banks and investmentbanks?In today's business environment, the main business of commercial banks is to collect deposits and make loans, while that of investment banks is to underwrite stocks and bonds and advise companies on mergers and acquisitions.2)Why do investment banks try to keep quiet about their big profits?Investment banks try to keep quiet about their big profits for two major reasons: first, they are under more scrutiny by regulators and investors; second, private equity and hedge funds have overtaken them in raising money and making excessive bets.3)What changes have taken place in the financial markets since the 1980s?The main changes since 1980s have been the rapid growth of financial instruments with unprecedented breadth, depth and richness, brought out by technology and innovation. Examples of those financial instruments are public and private debt securities and derivatives.4)Why do bankers and regulators worry about a possible collapse of aninvestment bank?They worry about a possible collapse of an investment bank because such an event will have serious implications for the whole financial system, and it is vital to know how such institutions evolve, how they handle risks and how well those risks are spread around the financial system.5)Which three factors can explain the huge profit for investment banks?Those factors are: first, the alchemist's trick of turning debt (mostly leaden) into derivatives (mostly liquid); second, the emergence of a new class of leveraged client (hedge funds and private equity); third, seeking out new capital markets and clients around the world. Meanwhile, in all these pursuits the banks are now using their own money, to differing degrees.6)What does the expression “the wild east” refer to?That expression refers to the new markets emerging in Europe and Asia. The introduction of the euro in 1999 and the rapid growth of economies in those regions have attracted investment banks.7)What makes London an impressive rival to New York as a global financialcenter?London has become an impressive rival to New York as a global financial center because: first, London trades a wide range of assets and is regulated on the spot;second, London is a hub for Europe and continent European countries can raise capital there; third, London is also regarded as a springboard for emergingmarkets such as China and Russia.8)How do investment banks manage the risks?Investment banks try to find the most talented people to handle the intricate assets;they measure the correlations between different financial instruments in an attempt to spread risk; they invest hundreds of millions of dollars a year in technologies to measure and stress-test risks; they also try to boost their risk-weighted capital.9)According to the text, what’s the relationship between revenue and risk infinance?The relationship between revenue and risk is fundamental in finance. Risk-taking is awarded by possible high revenue. Low risk often means less revenue.However, in order to gain more revenue, you need to take more risks. You should carefully calculate the risk and balance it against revenue beforehand, or you will pay a high price for foolish investment bet.10)Which one is more important to the growth of the finance industry,innovation or regulation?Based on the text, both innovation and regulation are vital to the healthy growth of the finance industry. Without innovation, investors have fewer places to gain returns on their money and those seeking money would have much more difficulties in obtaining it. Thus innovation boosts the rapid growth of finance industry and brings benefits to more people both in developed countries and developing countries. However, innovation without proper regulation, such as the securities that no one knows how to exactly measure their risk, could lead the growth of the finance industry to a disastrous end.2. Fill in each blank of the following sentences with one of the phrases in the list given below:1)The government has taken many measures to bring down the prices of oil.2)Employees are asked to keep quiet about their year-end bonus.3)Regulators demand the monopoly company to split into smaller entities.4)It’s reported that China Telecom plans to spin off its network services unit in HK.5)The traffic had seized up for miles because of the accident.6)According to those representatives, new forces are at work in the refiningindustry.7)We shall never know how she managed to acquire her promotion; there is no wayto account for it.8) A nationwide law aimed at stamping out passive smoking in public spaces inSwitzerland came into force on Saturday.9)Innovations will bring about dramatic changes in this industrial sector.10)I would say that, on balance, it hasn't been a bad year.3. Match the terms in column A with the explanations in column B:A B1) liquidity crisis a) a bank that provides checking accounts,savings accounts, and money market accountsand that accepts time deposits. 62) leveraged buy-out b) a company issues common stock or shares tothe public for the first time. 53) credit crunch c) the situation in which a business experiences alack of cash required to grow the business, payfor day-to-day operations, or meet its debtobligations when they are due, causing it todefault. 14) over-the-counter securities d) the acquisition of another company usinga significant amount of borrowed money(bonds or loans) to meet the cost of acquisition.25) initial public offering e) a financial institution that assists individuals,corporations and governments in raisingcapital by underwriting and/or acting as theclient's agent in the issuance of securities. 8 6) commercial bank f) an aggressively managed portfolio ofinvestments that uses advanced investmentstrategies such as leveraged, long, short andderivative positions in both domestic andinternational markets with the goal ofgenerating high returns. 97) stress test g) a sharp increase in the interest rates and astrong decrease in allocated credits. 38) investment bank h) a process that measures whether oneinstitution has adequate capital and/or assetsto respond effectively to various, adversescenarios usually presented by a computerprogram. 79) hedge fund i) securities traded in some context other than ona formal exchange such as the NYSE, etc. 410) risk management j) the identification, assessment, andprioritization of risks followed by coordinatedand economical application of resources tominimize, monitor, and control the probabilityand/or impact of unfortunate events or tomaximize the realization of opportunities. 104.Translate the following into Chinese：在去年信贷危机爆发的时候，联邦的监管者们向国内的各主要金融机构注入了数以百亿计美元，而他们这么做的原因在于这些银行是如此之大以至于官员们担心它们的破产将会拖垮整个金融体系。
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1.1 Working life1 What does this quotation mean to you?`Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.'john Lennon, English singer& song writer (1940-19830)2 Discuss these questions.1 How many jobs do you expect to have in your life ? 1-3 4-7 8or more2 Would you prefer to be self-employed or an employee? Why ?3 in fifteen years’ time, do you expect to work more or less than now ?4 at what age do you expect to stop working ? 55 65 753Underline tire best word to complete each sentence.1 At the moment, people generally retire/resign at 652 I joined/applied for the company when I was 25 and have worked thereever since3 What's the best way to pay/reward our employees for good performance?4 About 700 staff were laid off/dismissed when the company lost the contract tosupply Toyota5 We have educated/trained our staff in the use of laser equipment.6 I'm going to leave/change the company at the end of the year.7 E and C Consultants recruits/employs from the top business schools.8 Companies need to offer parents of young children more flexible/overtime hours-9 they used only to offer permanent posts, but now most new contracts aretemporary/part-time ones.10 I have one day off/ holiday a week to attend a course at college.4 Make sentences with the words you didnt use in Exercise 3.5 Make nouns from thefollowing verbs.Attitude to work6 Do you think that people starting work now have a different attitude to work than their parents did? if so, in what ways?7 Look at the newspaper article and read the title. What does the title suggest to you?Read the article arid check if you were r fight.Young workers Want it all, nowOh, and they’ll need to take next Friday off ,tooTETROIT一Kurt Jennings, hoping to start a career in radio sales, thought he was prepared to answer any question during his recent interview. Then theradio executive opened the interview with, `So, we call you guys the Entitlement Generation". You imagine you're entitled to everything.' There is an impression that the current generation of young workers has high expectations for salary, responsibility and job flexibility, but little appetite for hard work and little sense of loyalty to a company`A lot of twenty-somethings have a hard time making the transition to work typically Kids who've had success early in life and who've become used to getting instant gratification,' says Dr. Levi Cohen, a peadiatrics professor.He says that coddling parents and colleges often fail to prepare students for the realities of adulthood and working life.Many employers, from corporate executives to restaurateurs, agree.`It seems they expect to hove in then first week everything that the veteran has worked 20 or 30 years to earn,' says Mike Amor, the owner of a Salt LakeCity chain of restaurants.Kurt had this reply 'for his interviewee at the radio station: `Maybe we were spoiled by your Generation. But "entitled" is too strong a word,' he said. `Do we think we're deserving if we're doing to go out there and break our backs for you'?Yes..'He ended up getting the-job.But some experts say that' having highexpectations, and tellin}} your boss what they are, isn't necessarily a bad thing.`It's true they're not all rushing to bury themselves in a cubicle a}记follow orders for the next 40 years, but why on earth should they?' asks .leaf Bartlctt, a University of Carolina psychologist8 Do you think the younger generation is spoiled and expects too much? .or do you think the older generation sacrificed their lives (and fun in their lives) for work?9 What do the following phrases from the text mean?1 little appetite for hard work2 twenty-somethings3 instant gratification4 coddling parents and colleges5 we were spoiled by your generation6 break our backs for you7 bury themselves in a cubicleGerund and infinitive1 Which of the verbs or phrases in the box take the gerund (-ing) and which ones take to infinitive (to do)?Be good at plan/intend /aim be worth fail be reluctanthave trouble/difficulty hope/expect manage succeed indecide think about/consider enjoy avoid involve havebe used to/accustomed to be willing/prepared2 Which of the following pairs of phrases is the odd one out grammatically? Why?1 be good at一be bad at2 be willing一be reluctant3 succeed in一fail4 enjoy一dislike3 Complete these sentences.0 when I retire, I plan to do some voluntary work for charity1 When I retire, I plan…2 I think I'm quite good at…3 Before attending a job interview, it's worth…4 My job involves…5 When speaking English, I often have difficulty…6 At work I feel satisfied if I manage…7 For my summer holiday this year, I am considering…8 If I was offered more money, I would be willing…9 The hardest thing abo ut starting a new job is getting used to…10 I get annoyed with colleagues if they fail…4 Choose five of the phrasesworking life.in exercise 1 and make sentences about your own working lifeThe future of human resources5 You will hear five human resources (HR) manages0s talking shout the key issues in human resources facing companies today.·The first time you listen, indicate which employee group in the workforce they are talking about.·The second time you listen indicate what actions they propose to take to deal with each issue.TASK ONE一EMPLOYEE GROUPA older employees (50-GO)B new recruitsC traineesD senior managementE young highly qualified employeesF womenG retired employeesH disabled workersA efforts to retain good employeesB the introduction of more flexible workingarrangementsC linlting salaries more closely to resultsD more focus on job training for employeesE encouraging people back from retirementF more support for working parentsG developing a more positive attitudetowards older workersH reducing staff costs6 You've heard the priorities of HR managers. What are your priorities for your working life? Consider the following:.flexible hours·working environment.pay。
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8.2 Formal MeetingsVOCABUILARY Business Meetings1 The phrases in bold are taken from a business meeting.What do they mean?1 So, what’s on the agenda for today?2 Is anyone taking the minutes?3 I think we should adjourn for lunch.4 Who’ supposed to be chairing this meeting?5 Can i just sum up the main points we’re agreed?6 Sorry, can I just butt in for a moment?7 We’re running short of time.Can we move on?8 I think Jade is better placed to answer than me.2 Who said each one：the chairperson or a participant?GRAMMAR Modal verbs3 Look at the sentences taken from a company’s ethics code.What obligation is placed on the employee in each case?Match each modal verb in bold to an adjective(A-E).A compulsory C permitted E forbiddenB advisable(a good idea) D unnecessary1 You may taken an outside job, if there is no conflict of interest.2 You should at all times act in the best interests of the company.3 If you give or receive a gift whose value is under $40 you don’t have to declare it.4 You mustn’t use knowledge you have about the company which is not public to speculate with its shares.5 All company assets,even stationery,must be used for company business, not personal gain.6 You should aways represent the services of the company to the customer as honestly and openly possible.7 You must not pass on classified information, such as customer data, to any third party.4 Imagine an employee broke the code.Which rules in exercise 3 do these crimes or offences relate to?Bribery insider dealing breach of confidence theft missellingSPEAKING Discussing business ethics5 What does the term whistleblowing mean? You are going to agree a policy for your company. Read the information below.Your company, a national newspaper, has already defined a code of business ethics covering such things as payments given for information, confidentiality, receipt of gifts, etc.Its next task is to define a policy on ‘internal whistleblowing’: in other words what happens when one employee would like to alert the company to the unethical practice of another employee.You are going to meet with your colleagues to discuss and agree this policy.6 Before you meet, the following list is circulated among you. Look at the sentences below and choose the modal verb that indicates what you think is the correct policy.1 If you become aware that another employee has broken the ethical code you must/ may/ don’t have to report it.2 When reporting such breaches you must/ don’t have to/ mustn’t give your name.3 If you only suspect unethical practice, but cannot prove it, you must/ should/ mustn’t report it.4 The management must/ may/ doesn’t have to treat any accusations of unethical practice in confidence.5 The accused should/ doesn’t have to/ mustn’t know the identity of his or her accuser.6 The whistleblower should/ may/ mustn’t benefit personally from his action by way of promotion or other personal gain.7 Look at the agenda and prepare for the meeting.Nominate one person to chair the meeting.(The chairperson may find the phrases at the bottom of the page useful.)Agenda1 Whistleblowing - a right or a duty?2 The right to anonymity3 Rewards for whistleblowers4 Any other businessChairing a meetingOK.Shall we start?As you know, we’re here to discuss/ talk about/ consider...The aim of this meeting is to...Carlos, would you like to begin?I think we should move no to the next point.Perhaps we can come back to this later.Can I just interrupt you,Carlos?So,to sum up, we’ve agreed that...Dose anyone have anything further to add?OK.Let’s leave it there.Thank you all for your input.。